Rare 17th Century Chinese Kangxi small peach bloom vase scholars object. Incredible speckled glazing revealing natural lighter of purple, off whites with a touch of green under tones. May have been used as a glaze example, kept with similar objects, each an example of glazing techniques. Inscribed with six character Kangxi signature

His reign lasted 61 years, from February 7, 1661 until his death December 20, 1722, making him the longest-reigning Emperor of China in history. The K...

17th century Karatsu ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) made in Kihara kiln in Kyushu region

Kihara kiln of Kyushu region was operating during the transition times between the decline of Karatsu tea ceremonial ware and the raise of Shoki-Imari ware (approx. 1624-1671).
While most of the Kihara Karatsu tea bowls are excavated pieces, and it is rare to find a bowl in such good condition.

Size
Height 7.2cm
Width 12cm
Weight 289g

Condition
Very good c...

Real old Kihara-Karatsu Chawan from the well known Kiwara kiln in Sasebo. This type of tea bowl is called hanjiki, a transitional folk half porcelain bowl between Karatsu and Shoki-Imari ware.

Very nice cobalt decoration with mysterious charakters, crackle glaze and an antique gold restoration called kintsugi (gintsugi).

The Kihara-Karatsu Chawan comes with a high quality shifuku.

Size: 2,9'' height, 4,6'' width.

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17th century Karatsu ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) made in Kihara kiln in Kyushu region

Kihara kiln of Kyushu region was operating during the transition times between the decline of Karatsu tea ceremonial ware and the raise of Shoki-Imari ware (approx. 1624-1671).
While most of the Kihara Karatsu tea bowls are excavated pieces, and it is very rare to find a bowl in such good condition and generous painting.
The bowl has dedicated box with appraisal of tea ware expert "Kuroda Touto...

Wan shaped tea bowl made of light, refined and soft Mino clay, which contains a little iron oxide. The fastly but expertly thrown body inside and outside, with the exception of the bottom (including the finely thrown foot ring) is covered with a transparent ash glaze, which turned to yellow due to the iron oxide in the clay.

In two areas at the rim are highlights in green copper oxide in the tradition of the Mino Ki-Seto. The chawan shows a lot of fantastic tea stain, indicating a ...

An early Edo period Ki-Seto sake cup repurposed with a silver lid pierced with a chrysanthemum to function as an incense burner enclosed in a custom made silk pouch and bamboo case dating the transformation to New Years of Kae-7 (1854). Without the lid it is 5.5 cm (roughly 2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.

This pieces was made at Jingdezhen kiln famous for blue & white ware and exported to Japan where people loved blue & white ware called "Kosome" in Japan. It has auspicious patterns, beautiful blue color. And it has tiny roughness on the edge of mouth, however it is a character of works made at Jingdezhen kiln, Japanese people loved them because they didn't like perfectness. Size:14.7cm(D) Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

This piece was made at the Zhangzhou kilns(漳州窯), and had been stored by Japanese famous collector. This type of multiple colored ceramics is called "Gosu Aka-e 呉須赤絵" and has been valued by Japanese people since Edo period until nowadays. Size: 34.3cm(D) 8.0cm(H) Certification: Written by Noriki Shimazu the Japanese famous researcher of Asian antiques in Japan.

A very rare 17th Century MAHA MUNI EXCAVATED BRONZE BUDDHA FROM BURMA. Good condition, no damage or restoration whatsoever. Naturally formed patina. Size: 13.5 cm x 8 cm (5.5" x 3.25").

This piece was made at the southern China in last Ming period, exported to Japan and transmitted from generation to generation there. The pattern with "Looking back rabbit" was very popular. Unfortunately, the wooden box was lost. Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher for Asian antiques in Japan.

Chinese ceramic blue and white covered box with design, found from the shipwreck.

Age: China, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Size: Height 4 - 4.4 C.M. / Width 7 - 7.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall (some minor chips on the foot rim; the cover and box naturally attached to each other, however can be opened if cleaned).
Shipment: Worldwide shipment at actual price is available from Bangkok, Thailand. Please-mail us for accurate shipping fee.

17th Century Ming Chinese Bronze Seated Buddha

It is 8.3 inches (21 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It weighs 1780 gram (3.9 lb).

It has rubbing of patina, oxidation, pitting, firing holes and cracks, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Many pieces made at Zhang zhou yao south China were exported to Europe in 17th century and they were called "Swatow ware". The main theme is bird and flower, very fantastic. Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher of Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 28.0cm(D) 5.3cm(H)

This plate was made in the famous kiln Jindezhen in 17th century Ming dynasty by the order from Japan. Japanese dilletante generally don't like the perfection of the art works. Japanese intellectuals in the old time had been enjoyed the fault on the edge , they called it "mushikui" as worm-eaten. The fault on the edge is caused of the character of the clay not of incident They would feel wabi-sabi mood on it. The pattern on plate is depicted ”鍾馗 Shohki" Zhong Kui. Certification: by Norik...

We Japanese have been loving celadon from China since 11 century. Especially about the Long-guan ware, we categorize 3 types. 1."Kinuta"celadon in Song dynasty, 2."Tenryuji" celadon in Yuan dynasty, 3."Shichikan"celadon in Ming dynasty. This piece is categorized "Shichikan" celadon. The celadon of Long-guan-yao had been declining in Ming dynasty and generally has not clear color. However, this piece has transparent green in spite of the character. Movie by YouTube/ https://www.youtube.com/w...

The ceramics manufacturing industry in China was collapsed at the confusion period in last MIng dynasty, however after about 50 years It was rebuilt on the Kangxi(康煕) era and they had producing more excellent pieces, and so the products with Kangxi mark has been prized for long time after then over the world. This pieces has an auspicious grouping pattern, pine, bamboo and plum at the bottom, and Chinese characters on the outside. Accessary: box Size:11.0cm(D) 5.8cm(H) Certification: wri...

The ceramics manufacturing industry in China was collapsed at the confusion period in last MIng dynasty, however after about 50 years It was rebuilt on the Kangxi(康煕) era and they had producing more excellent pieces, and so the products with Kangxi mark has been prized for long time after then over the world. This piece has Kangxi mark, very precise and excellent painting with flowers. Octagon shape. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKZLQH77AT0 Size:15cm(D) Certification: written ...

Rare Khmer sandstone Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Cambodia, 17th Century
Measurement: Height 79 C.M. / Width 46.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.